Former Russian Cosmonaught, Viktor Zinchenko and his wife Catriona claim to be interested in investing money in Paul's plan to turn Glenbogle into a luxury spa retreat for weekend breaks. Viktor is fully aware that the future of Glenbogle and the McDonalds depends on him and his investment, and he does everything he can to make their lives difficult. And they certainly weren't prepared for the entourage that Viktor brings with him - a couple of huge bodyguards and a black panther called Yuri that he picked up en route as a gift for his wife.

As Head Ghillie at Glenbogle, Golly is due to take Viktor stalking on the hills to show him what the grounds of the estate have to offer. However, whilst preparing for the shoot he slips on one of Cameron's toy cars, which leaves him prostrate and in pain.

When Jess asks Molly to look after her dad while she fills in for him, the latter is all too willing to escape the pantomime at the big house and switch her attention from impressing an arrogant Russian to looking after an incapacitated ghillie and friend. Although grateful, Golly is uncomfortable with the idea of Molly cooking and cleaning for him. Hurt by his rejection, Molly leaves. But a heart-to-heart the following day brings them closer than they've been for a long time and they agree that they are no longer master and servant, but friends, on equal footing.

In Molly's absence, Paul calls on Iona to fill in as Lady of the Manor for the duration of Viktor's visit, a role brings her closer to her laird. as he reveals the extent of his fears for the future of the estate. He confides that finances are so bad that he can't even pay his staff their wages. Iona, eager to help Paul in any way she can, shares the confidence with Molly, who then rallies the troops to raise their game and provide Viktor and his wife with the perfect Highland hospitality; right down to their costumes.

Even silver service and heated newspapers fail to impress Viktor. He does however make an offer to buy the house outright for his wife. She cannot believe the suggestion, and is aghast when she realises that the house is a symbolic substitute for the one thing she wants that he won't give her - a baby. What she doesn't realise is that he already has a daughter that he does not see, and he can't bear the possibility of that happening again.

Later, when Catriona finds herself cornered in the dining room by an escaped Yuri, Viktor alerts the rest of the house and they all rush to the scene. When his rifle jams, it is Paul who steps in to shield Catriona from the panther and guide her to safety. Humbled by his inability to rescue his wife, Viktor comes to realise that he cannot have everything his own way. After a chat with Paul he agrees to tell Catriona about his estranged daughter and take a chance on love again.

In an effort to repair the damage done to his relationship with Zoë, Ewan invites her around to the house to enjoy some champagne in the hot tub. Just as he thinks his charm offensive is thawing the ice, Zoë makes it crystal clear that he's going to have to do more than that and challenges him to jump naked into the freezing cold loch to prove his dedication. But is it worth it? Or is there someone else in Ewan's heart, if only he could admit it to himself?